Carnaval de la Concordia

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Carnival & ParadeCochabamba
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration30 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesIts position on the calendar gives
Language["es"]Currency: BOB
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Carnaval de la Concordia in Cochabamba

Carnaval de la Concordia, also known as the Corso de Corsos, is Cochabamba's major Carnival, held the week after Carnaval de Oruro, making it the last carnival celebration in Bolivia's calendar. Democratic and cross-society in participation, its 2026 program included the election of the Carnival Queen (Jan 23), an official launch (Jan 27), a Grand Pre-Carnival Entry (Jan 31), and the 35th Puchero Fair (Feb 8).

Each year, once Carnaval de Oruro has run its course, Cochabamba picks up the carnival calendar for one more week, hosting the Carnaval de la Concordia, also known as the Corso de Corsos.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its position on the calendar gives Cochabamba's carnival a distinct character: coming a week after Oruro's, it closes out Bolivia's carnival season rather than opening or centering it, drawing participants and spectators who have already experienced the country's larger celebrations

02

The mystery stays covered

The event is also notably democratic in spirit, framed as cross-society participation rather than dominated by any single group or fraternity structure

03

The city starts moving

Its extended calendar, spanning a queen's election, an official launch, a Grand Pre-Carnival Entry, and the long-running Puchero Fair now in its 35th edition, turns the carnival into a season rather than a single day

04

The water draws everyone in

Formal recognition followed in 2013, when it was declared Cultural Heritage of Bolivia under the country's Law of Carnival

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Traditions include the election of a Carnival Queen

Water and renewal

Living ritual

an official launch ceremony

The sacred route

Living ritual

a Grand Pre-Carnival Entry parade

The local code

Living ritual

and the long-running Puchero Fair

Tradition 5

Living ritual

all recognized as Cultural Heritage of Bolivia under the 2013 Law of Carnival and scheduled to close out the country's broader carnival season

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Use Cochabamba transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Comfortable clothing suited to street parades and, depending on the day, water-and-foam play common to Bolivian carnival season.

Safety

For Carnaval de la Concordia, keep the basics simple: small bag, charged phone, meeting point and respect for crowd controls.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Cochabamba, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

["es"] · BOB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map17.38 S, 66.16 WOpen in Google Maps

Cochabamba, Cochabamba, Bolivia

Nearest airportCBB — Jorge Wilsterman
TransportUse Cochabamba transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Cochabamba, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Carnaval de la Concordia?

Carnaval de la Concordia is listed for Past edition: 23 January–21 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Carnaval de la Concordia take place?

The festival is listed in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

30 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Cochabamba, Cochabamba, Bolivia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
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